Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Executive Councillor (Public Realm)

The report set out a proposed Tree Management Policy for Stockport that will ensure a standardised approach to management of the Council’s tree stock, excluding trees managed by Stockport Homes, and also those private trees that are subject to protection.

The Executive is recommended to approve the Tree Management policy, as set out in Appendix One.

Officer contact: Megan Black, 0161 218 1410, megan.black@stockport.gov.uk

The Leader of the Council (Policy, Reform & Finance) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) inviting the Executive Meeting to approve a Tree Management Policy to ensure a standardised approach to the management of the Council’s tree stock.

RESOLVED – That the Tree Management Policy, as detailed at Appendix 1 of the report, be approved.

To consider a report of the Service Director (Place Management)

The draft policy aims to ensure a standardised approach to the management of the Council’s tree stock, excluding trees managed by Stockport Homes, and also those trees that are subject to protection.

The Scrutiny Committee is requested to comment on the draft Tree Management Policy, prior to its consideration by the Executive Meeting on 2 April 2013.

Officer Contact: Megan Black on 0161 218 1410 or e mail: megan.black@stockport.gov.uk

The Service Director (Service Management) submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) enclosing a draft Tree Management Policy which aimed to ensure a standardised approach to the management of the Council’s tree stock, excluding trees managed by Stockport Homes, and also those trees that were subject to protection.

The Executive Councillor (Public Realm) attended the meeting to respond to Members’ questions.

It was reported that the report would be considered by the Executive at its meeting on 2 April 2013.

The following issues were raised:-

•           Tree branches from Council trees that obstructed footpaths, the carriageway, highway signage, street lighting or CCTV would be inspected and have the necessary pruning work undertaken within a timescale appropriate to the situation.

•           There was currently no legal right to good television reception, and no legal requirement to rectify a loss of television or radio service in respect of trees.

RESOLVED – That the report be noted.